Gina and Jenny helped us with a property renovation and sale. They are mostly professional but we felt we did not have enough of their time and attention, and notable mistakes were made as a result. They have much larger properties and bigger commissions that clearly dominate their time over smaller properties. They also don't know urban property markets nearly as well as suburban, including those local city property laws. Lastly, beware of the vendors they choose to renovate your place - we are still dealing with shoddy materials and downright neglect that was evident in the renovation - had to replace two major appliances recently because of it. TLDR - If you have their attention (magnitude of sale) then you will probably have a great experience. If not, then you had better be on top of everything. read more

Gina counseled us to list our Burlingame Easton Addition home for $3,068,000 and it sold for $2.4 million--- $668,000 less than asking--- after almost 4 excruciating months on the market. Yes, interest rates were rising, but that big of a difference? The listing price should have been lower. Two of our neighbors said they saw people come to see the open houses and a few times, no one was there. Gina is a very affable person, but the whole experience was very hard. At the end of the day, you sell your home to make money. Her comps and pricing advice were just wrong. As a final footnote, after the sale she said she was sending us a gift and it never arrived. read more

We would like to express our gratitude for everything you have done for us both on the sale of our home and helping us move into our new home. We were particularly impressed with how you handled all the details to get our house ready for sale. Since both of us work, it was such relief that you took care of every detail including scheduling the painters, contractors, staging, skunk removal, etc, all with an eye towards quality and price. We also appreciate the way you took the time to explain with great patience, the details of each offer. Your patience and understanding with all of our questions was commendable. We're also grateful for all the help as we moved into our new house. You're contacts and references for contractors of all types are truly invaluable. You found us a great contractor to make repairs and updates to our home. And you continue to be a generous with your time and offer wonderful suggestions as we work towards more renovations of our new house. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a home in the area. read more

In the hot and rapidly moving real estate market of the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, it behooves one to select a realtor with confidence and experience so as not to lose out and be left behind in the dust. Our experience with Gina Haggarty was positive from the very first moment we met her at an open house 3 years ago. She exuded an aura of knowledge and expertise, but most importantly it was the personal attention and friendliness amidst a very hectic and busy open house that caught our eye. We saved her business card and made it a point to remember such an exclusive realtor. Purchasing a home in the Peninsula (San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough) is no easy task with the harsh competition. We actually submitted a bid unsuccessfully for a house in Burlingame earlier before we had ever met Gina, but with another realtor that was not from the area. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of selecting a realtor with experience and focus in the area that that you are looking to buy. With her excellent website http://ginahaggarty.com/hillsborough/ and sales records Gina Haggarty fits that description. Her professionalism and integrity are unparalleled and she will make you feel right at home as if you are part of her own family. As the time approached and my wife and I found a home we loved in Burlingame, we contacted Gina Haggarty and met with her and she helped us make an offer for our home. She helped us look at comparable sales in the area and we submitted our offer. I remember the entire process going by so fast with things happening a million miles a minute. However, Gina Haggarty was always a stable influence and we appreciated here sincerity, honesty, and directness. Being able to reach her with our questions and having them answered was natural and extremely quick. We were impressed by her rapid response to our communications. She not only helped us secure our house but also helped us with tips on renovations, contractors, plumbers, and home warranty insurance. We consider ourselves "Clients for life." It is with the utmost confidence that we recommend realtor Gina Haggarty if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Peninsula. She got the job done quickly and efficiently for us, and I still cannot believe we got our house that we wanted. Gina work will hard for you and is sensitive to individual needs and is willing to adapt to clients. She will get the job done, and she will be a part of your family forever. read more

Gina Haggarty - Compass - Love, The Liao Family September 2016 - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Burlingame, California

Gina is an excellent Broker, with high standards and an excellent work ethic. She is very personable, knowledgeable and professional, which made the sale and purchase of our homes seemless and easy. We have used her several times, and if we have any future transactions, she will be the one we call. I would recommend her to anyone, and know that she will not disappoint. read more

Gina Haggarty - Compass - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Burlingame, California

I have known Gina Haggarty since moving to Hillsborough in 1997. Gina has worked with my family on several real estate deals in Hillsborough and San Mateo. Gina's instincts for what buyers and sellers need are always accurate. Gina's diverse abilities helped in: securing a home in a highly competitive market, selling that home for top dollar quickly at just the right time in the market, successfully acquiring another property during an intense multiple bid situation, and most recently, sensitively supporting the purchase of a new home. Gina honors the personal responsibility she feels for each client. A perfect combination of smart and savvy, partnered with ethical and honest is what to expect when working with her. Gina is realistic and tenacious and makes sure her clients come first. She knows how to get into contract and how to get to a successful closing. read more

Gina Sold our house in Hillsborough in a week! She really helped us set things up so the house showed well. The house looked amazing when she was done with it. It was almost a shame to move. Gina really helped with every aspect of the sale. We were never left wondering what's next. From the setting up to the final close , she was with us , guiding us all the way. She is easily the best agent we have ever worked with. We moved out of the state, I wish she could have helped us with our house purchase. Highly Recommend her to anyone! read more

"I am writing to thank you for representing me so very well as both a seller and a buyer. As you know, I was faced with the daunting task of both selling my Hillsborough home of 22 years and finding a new place to live somewhere in southern San Mateo County. My husband's sudden death in February certainly changed my life overnight. As my selling agent, you were incredibly helpful in counseling me on the timing and staging of my home. I appreciated your valuation explanation, where you explained the market, the potential buyers and the appropriate timing of the sale. My home did, indeed, show beautifully in the summer! Your staging, paint tips and garden prep were amazing! For a minimal effort, you were able to get me maximal results. I appreciated your suggestion to store my extra furniture in my garage because I did not want to move twice. I should mention that you were able to bring in three strong offers, trigger a bidding war and end up with an over-asking final amount. That is a great result! I am so pleased with the outcome. Having known you as a parent at West School, I was already comfortable with your knowledge of Hillsborough and San Mateo County. Your having represented our mutual friends, Tom and Stella, was icing on the cake. You have the same strong sense of civic involvement that my late husband and I respected in our friends. Your treating me with dignity and understanding made our tasks much easier! Speaking of understanding, you were able to work around my elderly mother's needs when showing the home. You were so kind to her, her caregiver and to the family, regarding her limited ability to leave the home. I appreciate the many kindnesses extended to her by all. On the buying end, I appreciate all of the time you spent with me. I am amazed that you were able to serve me well on a daily basis, regardless of other commitments (I assume you had them!). Helping me narrow down my area of interest was so helpful. I knew I liked San Carlos, Redwood City and Menlo Park - I just did not know where I wanted to end up. Providing me with experienced contractors to give me ball park quotes was extremely helpful. You never tired of my questions or my concerns. My ultimate decision to buy in Menlo Park was reached after a thorough review of every home in my interest area over several months. I know I made the right decision. The best part of all was that you orchestrated simultaneous closings on both of my transactions. I was so pleased to have one title person who understood the whole complicated issue. Every detail was attended to. I did not have to reinvent the wheel with estate, trust or financial issues. Things went so smoothly that I still cannot believe it. You even recommended terrific movers! They are green movers, which I totally love. They were quick and efficient and even let me take my time emptying the moving containers. Nothing was broken or even dinged! I was able to sell my home, move to Menlo Park, take a long planned, two-week trip to China and return to a new and comfortable home, all within the period of a month. Amazing! Gina, thank you for all of your efforts on my behalf. Your dedication to your profession is stellar. You truly put your client first and seem to anticipate every possible scenario. Your support staff is first rate, from your husband who assisted with various mechanical issues at my home and helped me understand the mortgage market, to the guys who inspected, repaired, hauled and packed. All aspects of buying and selling were covered in one amazing, big fell swoop - wow! I am so glad to have renewed our acquaintance. You have been more than an agent, you have been a friend. A life change of this magnitude could not have gone so smoothly without the right agent, namely, you. You absolutely made a huge difference in my life. I whole heartily recommend you to anyone who is in need of a real estate professional. Thank you so very much." read more

Gina is THE real estate agent that you want to help you buy & sell your home. We met her a few years ago at an open house, stating clearly that we weren't yet ready to buy. She respected that and told us to reach out when we were ready. Over the years, we met a lot of agents and at the risk of sounding corny, we felt a connection with her. A few months ago, we came across an amazing home, so we gave her a call and told her that we'd like her assistance in putting together an offer. She kicked into high gear, lining everything up for us. The first house was a bidding war, and we asked her opinion of the terms that the sellers wanted. She could have told us to sign everything over and we would have and gotten the home; instead, she advised us against it because it was something that she wasn't comfortable with... and taking her advice was absolutely the right thing to do. We saw another house a few weeks later that we loved more than this first house, made a strong preemptive offer, and got it. I honestly believe that her excellent rapport with local agents, built over many years in this line of work, helped us land the home. In this crazy market, having someone who really knows the ins-and-outs of the local market is essential. One thing I love about Gina is her respect for your preferences, and her willingness to adapt to your needs. If you want someone hands-on, she is that person for you. If you want her to handle most of the details, she does that well too. I wanted to be hands-off with the home purchase, and hands-on with our condo sale. She did each exactly as we wanted. She has a team of reliable experts to help with all stages of home buying - mortgage, painting, fixing the place up, inspector... you name it, she knows someone who will do the work well, at a reasonable price, and without a long wait. With Redfin and other lower-cost options available, it begs the question whether it's worth it to pay for a full-service shop to help you buy/sell a home. (Trust me, I love a discount.) However, Gina's worth every penny - she helped us write an offer that got us the place we wanted, and her suggestions for the condo helped us get top dollar. I'd love to work with her again, but I plan to never move again. :-) For anyone looking for an awesome agent, give Gina a shout! read more

Gina is an amazing person and THE person you want with you to buy a home on the peninsula. As a new family to the bay area and the west coast, one of my coworkers highly recommended Gina to help us find a home. From the beginning Gina explained the process and pointed us in the right directions regarding which neighborhoods would be right for us. Gina spent many weekends with us going to open houses and debating certain home's long-term value potential and livability. As a native to the area, she was able to give us insight into the different neighborhoods, which helped us to narrow our selections. When we finally found THE home, Gina jumped on it, came to our place (it was late and we have 2 young children) to write the offer and we had it to the sellers that night. We quickly found out that we were dealing with difficult sellers (the seller was an out of town real estate agent herself) and Gina was aggressive in getting the deal closed. As my husband and I both work FT, Gina was able to make things simple by going though all of the documents and disclosures for us and pointing out the important items, she had us sign everything electronically, which alleviated the need to meet up to sign all of the subsequent documents. The amazing value add, particularly as an out of towner, was that Gina has accumulated an amazing network of "people" over the years. She was able to get us second opinions on our inspections, she set up contractors to give us quotes on the work to be done to the house and even met us at the house for the quotes so that she could provide any additional insight and help us to negotiate. We were on a budget and she helped us to work within that budget, from the painter, to the floor guy, the handyman, the roofer, the gardener and even a designer that was willing to work with us at a reasonable hourly rate (all were amazing!). One last thing that made Gina stand apart for us was her warm personality. She made us feel like part of her family and that she truly cared that we ended up in the right home at the right price for our family. It has been a pleasure working with Gina and now that we are starting to settle in, I realize I miss our daily interactions! Gina's great, I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Gina is an extraordinary real estate professional and human being. We began our relationship by seeking her counsel on selling our family home. We asked Gina for an honest assessment of our home's value. Working together with her, we came up with a plan that would enable us to sell our home in the shortest amount of time for the most amount of money. Gina is highly experienced, intelligent and a thoughtful real estate professional. She was respectful of our needs every inch of the way. Additionally, she is amazingly positive and reassuring. Gina designed such an outstanding marketing program for our home that within two weeks time we were under contract for over asking price. I highly recommend Gina Haggarty and her team to anyone who is seeking to sell or buy a home and desires a trustworthy, respectful and highly experienced real estate professional as a partner. We feel truly blessed we had an opportunity to work with Gina. She is a remarkable person as well as an outstanding real estate professional! It was an honor to get to know Gina and work along side with her in selling our home. read more

Gina is an experienced and consummate real estate professional. Most importantly for us, she is a lovely person and a great human being. We were referred to Gina by colleagues at work. As a new Bay Area family, we had many unsuccessful offers in the very competitive Bay Area real estate market. We had been to open house tours every weekend for over 3 months before we met with Gina. Right at the outset, we felt that it was different with Gina. During our first meeting with Gina, she spent a great deal of time understanding what we were looking for in our new home. She listened as a friend, asked questions where necessary and also supplemented from her own rich experience in the Peninsula area. She also walked us through the trends, numbers, challenges, and opportunities of buying a home in the Bay Area. Within minutes, my wife and I were sharing our preferences candidly, as well as discussing and prioritizing. The amazing thing for us was that during the conversation, we blended into conversations regarding our families and our cultures which brought us closer together. We really felt that we had a connection with her! One of the first things that Gina did for us after the first meeting, was to arrange a very detailed area tour for the areas that were considering. Based on our preferences, she helped to zone in on areas that would meet our expectations. She laid out the pros and cons of the areas very objectively and helped us assess the schools and work commutes, etc. After the area tour, Gina spent many weekends with us going to selected open houses and discussing certain home's long-term value potential and livability. As a native to the area, she was able to give us insight into the different neighborhoods, which helped us to further narrow our selections. One thing you can be sure about Gina is her respect for your preferences, and her willingness to adapt to your needs. We made two offers on other homes before we found 'OUR' home with Gina. It was a great experience with Gina throughout. Her attention to detail, integrity and her diligence is impeccable. She helped with reviewing the house disclosures with great amount of detail and relevancy. She also helped us look at comparable sales in the areas and helped with drafting of the offer. Given that each offer is distinct and unique, Gina was always a stable influence and we appreciated her sincerity, honesty, and directness. Being able to reach her with our questions and having them answered was natural and extremely quick. We were impressed by her rapid response to our communications. When we finally found THE home, Gina was able to schedule a house visit in the evening on the very day it was listed. That was pretty amazing. She helped us review the house objectively and go through the check-list and prioritization of our preferences. Gina has the admirable ability of allowing us make the decisions but being able to point to us the key decision criteria and the local area context. It was 10PM in the night by the time we made the offer. Gina was available to answer questions and helped us immensely. She was then able to navigate the process such that we were able to move the house off-market and get the offer accepted. As my wife and I both have full-time jobs, Gina was able to make things simple by going though all of the documents and disclosures for us and pointing out all the important items. She had us sign everything electronically, which alleviated the need to meet up to sign all of the subsequent documents. Gina has built a comprehensive network of "acquaintances" over the years. She was able to get us second opinions on our inspections, she set up contractors to give us quotes on the work to be done to the house and even met us at the house for the quotes so that she could provide any additional insight and help us to negotiate. Overall, we had a fabulous experience with Gina. We consider her to be family now given the interactions with her and the closeness we have shared with her in making one of the very important decisions of our life - buying a home in the competitive Bay Area Peninsula market. We would recommend Gina to anyone looking for a home in the Peninsula, as she will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. read more

Grateful. That's how we feel about our experience working with Gina Haggarty. She is tenacious, clever, wise, kind, cheerful, efficient, punctual, and fights for her clients. You can't say fairer than that. Gina replied quickly and kindly to our slightly awkward initial contact email, and came in on a Sunday to meet with us as it was our only free day on the Peninsula. Within a few minutes of meeting her, we felt her warmth and her genuinely kind spirit, and we knew that she would have our best interests at heart throughout the always-fraught process of searching for and purchasing a home. We can say, in hindsight now that we are the proud owners of our wonderful home, Gina looked out for us every step of the way. Not only did she pretty much insist on us seeing what is now OUR house ("Come on guys, this one is special, make time to see it!"), but she helped us understand the market and the comparable recent sales, guided us as we waded through all of the paperwork and coordinated with us from afar as we were out of the country for much of the closing process. We never felt anything but completely calm when we saw her name pop up on an email or a text -not only is she truly a professional, and a lady who understands the ins and outs of California real estate better than anyone I've ever seen, but she is a wonderful person, and someone we now feel lucky to call a friend. read more

When my husband and I started looking for a realtor with experience in the Peninsula, we were actually turned away from one agent because our budget was "challenging". When a friend recommended Gina, we were nervous that she would turn us away too because she represents so many multimillion dollar transactions. That couldn't have been further from the truth. Gina not only welcomed us with open arms but completely reassured us that we could find the perfect house in our budget. She spent several hours driving us around different neighborhoods, pointing out playgrounds, schools, and parks that would be great for our two kiddos. Gina is like a Peninsula encyclopedia; she seemingly knows every street, school, and open house in town! In no time, she helped us find a sweet house in a wonderful neighborhood. The home had been on the market for several months because it needed a lot of work, so Gina helped negotiate a great price. As first-time homebuyers, we were so grateful to be able to rely on Gina's expertise and guidance throughout the whole process. Even after the papers were signed, she continued to help us by recommending a contractor for the remodeling work, a hardwood floor installer, and even our housekeeper! There is no doubt that when the time comes to sell our home and move again in a few years, we will look to Gina for her help. She is a truly lovely person with a big heart and indefatigable energy for her clients. read more

Gina is a fantastic agent and we had a wonderful experience working with her to buy our first home. When we began looking at homes, we realized that we needed the advice of someone who was both skilled and experienced as an agent and deeply familiar with the area. Gina is both of these, and in addition to being a successful agent, is an active member of the community. Because of Gina's extensive experience as an agent, she was able to instantly understand what we were looking for in a home, helping us to articulate and prioritize our needs. Gina was always available to meet with us, even on very short notice, and spent countless hours with us touring potential new homes and counseling us on the pros and cons of each home. Gina's candor and good humor made these trips both educational and enjoyable and helped us sort through the numerous houses on the market. Gina is also a skillful negotiator and provided great guidance through the voluminous paperwork required to make the offer and clearly explained each step of the process. Overall, Gina's expertise was invaluable to us and we feel really lucky to have found her. We highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Gina advised us on how to handle a rather beat up family home we needed to sell that was party remodeled when we hired her. She could recommend contractors who actually called back when we dropped her name. When the remodel was complete, she advised us on an appropriate listing price to generate multiple offers, even though it was way below what we wanted. The marketing worked great, listed on a Friday with really well done staging, photos, and brochures. 7 days later we were accepting an offer well over our "minimum" selling price. She knows this market! read more

We met and knew Gina through a mutual friend and when we initially starting working on our list of potential realtors to help us with the sale of our home we thought she might be too "high end" for us. But we met with her and were convinced that without a doubt she was the one we wanted to work with. Yes she deals with a lot of high end homes, but I feel and believe that she spends just as much time and just as much effort for every client she has regardless of the price - that was certainly the way we felt and were treated, And the results were tremendous. She educated us, kept us fully informed, shared with us her recommendations, suggestions and contacts, and managed or arranged for every detail of the presentation and listing of our home, all with an eye toward providing us alternatives and keeping an eye on our budget. In terms of listing the home and setting the listing price, she was spot on and in the "negotiations" she was magnificent in getting the best price we could have hoped for in as efficient a manner as we could imagine. We exceeded our asking price by over 11% and the house was on the market for less than a week. Throughout she was always confident of her skills in managing and negotiating the presentation and sale of our home and we were absolutely thrilled with the result which reflected that confidence and her skills. read more

We hired Gina to sell our house because she knew our neighborhood well and could give details or provide answers to buyers. At the time we lived on the other coast and she handled everything herself from getting the house ready, meeting inspectors and handyman. She was professional from the beginning, listened, punctual, provided very timely follow up both verbally and on spread sheets. Once contracts came in she was very knowledgable on negotiations and fiinancial advise. For closing, she was on top of the paperwork and deadlines to make for a smooth transition. And she was a positive happy person to work with and nothing ever had to be reviewed twice. It was done correctly the first time. It was a wonderful experience working with Gina. We highly recommend her to be your realtor. read more

Gina is a pleasure to work with. She is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and a good negotiator to boot. She took me on a very informative tour of Hillsborough, describing its history and providing background about the different neighborhoods. And when it came to making an offer, she was very resourceful and strategic. Even after the purchase, she was a fountain of information and support. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in the Burlingame and Hillsborough areas. read more

Gina is a terrific agent for many reasons but it mostly boils down to the fact that she cares about her clients and takes great pride in her work. She is a complete professional who knows the market she sells extremely well and has the experience to guide her clients through the process with ease. Cap it off with her sunny disposition and seemingly constant availability and you have an ideal agent. I would not hesitate to recommend her. read more

Gina is a very knowledgeable and resourceful agent. She helped me in all aspect of the purchase process, as well as the post-sale aspects. She is a delight to work with. read more

Gina worked with us to prepare and sell our starter house in a month. We were in the middle of a long distance move, and she assured us that she would take care of needed repairs, painting, landscaping, inspections, flooring, and everything else needed from start to closing. Gina was true to her word. She made it really easy for us: although she had great ideas and a professional eye for detail and style that sells, she was also open to our opinions, even when they weren't as informed as hers. The house listed and closed within 21 days, and at higher than the listing price! We would highly recommend Gina Haggarty to anyone who wants a full-service agent with integrity and professional insight. I would absolutely work with Gina again if the opportunity arises. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better partner than Gina. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and a very hard worker who has her clients' best interests at heart. Gina is not only knowledgeable about the local property market and can provide a well-informed point of view, but she has integrity, isflexible, and very trustworthy. She was our day-to-day, on-the-ground project manager for all the work we wanted to have done prior to putting the property on the market, keeping us up-to-date and calling on us only for those decisions she absolutely needed from us. Leveraging her strong, reliable network of partners, we were able to hit our very aggressive timeline thanks to her skills, drive, and dedication. We are very grateful to have had such a wonderful experience working with Gina and look forward to working with her again read more

Gina is more than just our realtor - she has become a friend, a member of the family. She has stuck with my husband and I as we struggled to find a perfect home for our small family. Weekend after weekend she spent with us for almost a year until we finally found our home today. I trust her completely and would not hesitate to refer her to anyone. read more

We started looking for houses about a year ago and ran into Gina at an open house. She was very warm and friendly, not fake or the kind of person that would tell you what you wanted to hear just to get your business. She doesn't "ooze" superficiality and she instantly felt trustworthy to us. We found some property and she found out all the information for us and help us meet with the other side's agents. A year later we were ready to look again and she listened to what we wanted and showed us a bunch of charming houses. We went through the offer process, during which she did tons of paperwork. We ended up finding another property that we both loved instantly, and she did the paperwork, made sure we got everything done on time, poked the lenders to make sure they were working on the same timeline, and managed to get all of us cats doing the same thing at the same time. She found us a great inspector and she is very knowledgeable about the area and has a great memory. It felt like she really gave us her all. She's really easy to get along with and it felt like we were hanging out with a friend. The only downside to getting the house we wanted is that now we miss seeing her every weekend. read more

After interviewing 3 different Real State agents, we decided to work with Gina to sell our home in Burlingame. She was very personable, easy to communicate with, and showed a deep understanding of the house market in the area. We also liked her approach to maximize the value that we could get from our home. Because we were relocating to San Diego, we had to leave the area and we left Gina to take care of all the repairs and changes required, not only to pass all the inspections., but those details that could enhance the selling price. She never did anything without our authorization. Furthermore, she always made sure that charges were correct and changed providers when their quotes s were too high. She put the house in the market on the expected date, even that the inspections caused some delays. Gina made our home look very nice and the ads and video made to promote it were of high quality. The house was in the market for 2 weeks and at the end, Gina presented us 4 offers and discussed the pros and cons of each one, answering all our questions.. The house was sold more than 10% above the asking price. It was a real pleasure working with Gina. read more